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Avisen - Scheme Effective and completion of Acquisition
28-04-2010
Avisen announces that the Scheme has now become effective in accordance with its terms and accordingly, Xploite has become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Avisen. Furthermore, as referred to in the Circular and the Scheme Document that was sent to Avisen Shareholders on 12 March 2010 (the "Scheme Document"), Jonathan Claydon and Keith Jones have resigned as Directors of Avisen as of today.
In addition, Ian Smith has been appointed as Executive Chairman, Robert Arrowsmith as Chief Financial Officer and Tony Weaver as Chief Operating Officer of Avisen with immediate effect.
Capitalised terms used but not defined in this announcement have the same meanings as given to them in the Scheme Document.
In accordance with Rule 19.11 of the City Code, a copy of this announcement will be published on Xploite’s website at www.xploite.co.uk and Avisen’s website at www.avisenplc.com.
For further information please contact:
Bishopsgate Communications
Gemma O'Hara/Siobhra Murphy
020 7562 3350
Dealing Disclosure Requirements
Under the provisions of Rule 8.3 of the Code, if any person is, or becomes, “interested” (directly or indirectly) in one per cent. or more of any class of “relevant securities” of Xploite or Avisen, all “dealings” in any “relevant securities” of that company (including by means of an option in respect of, or a derivative referenced to, any such “relevant securities”) must be publicly disclosed by no later than 3.30 p.m. (London time) on the Business Day following the date of the relevant transaction. This requirement will continue until the date on which the Scheme becomes Effective, (or, if implemented by way of an offer, the offer becomes, or is declared, unconditional as to acceptances, lapses) or otherwise lapses or is withdrawn or on which the “offer period” otherwise ends. If two or more persons act together pursuant to an agreement or understanding, whether formal or informal, to acquire an “interest” in “relevant securities” of Xploite or Avisen, they will be deemed to be a single person for the purpose of Rule 8.3.
Under the provisions of Rule 8.1 of the Code, all “dealings” in “relevant securities” of Xploite or Avisen by Avisen or Xploite, or by any of their respective “associates”, must be disclosed by no later than 12.00 noon (London time) on the Business Day following the date of the relevant transaction.
A disclosure table, giving details of the companies in whose “relevant securities” “dealings” should be disclosed, and the number of such securities in issue, can be found on the Takeover Panel’s website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.
“Interests in securities” arise, in summary, when a person has long economic exposure, whether conditional or absolute, to changes in the price of securities. In particular, a person will be treated as having an “interest” by virtue of the ownership or control of securities, or by virtue of any option in respect of, or derivative referenced to, securities.
Terms in quotation marks are defined in the Code, which can also be found on the Panel’s website. If you are in any doubt as to whether or not you are required to disclose a “dealing” under Rule 8, you should consult the Panel
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